December 2002
Peace Talks Between Sudanese Government and Main Rebel Group Representatives - 2002-12-27
High-ranking officials from the Sudanese government are meeting with representatives of the main southern rebel group in Nigeria to negotiate an end to a 19-year…
Lawsuit Against Immigration Department and John Ashcroft - 2002-12-25
A coalition of Arab and Iranian Americans has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration Department and Attorney General John Ashcroft after hundreds of men…
Muslims and Middle Easterners Sue Immigration Office
Muslims and Middle Easterners have sued the U.S. Immigration Office after thousands were detained for registering under new anti-terrorism regulations. The lawsuit aims to stop…
Most Foreigners Arrested in Los Angeles Released on Bail
Most foreigners arrested in Los Angeles under new immigration laws have been released on bail, but they must report for questioning. Thousands of Iranian Americans…
Kenyan Police Crack Down on Refugees Under the Pretext of Recent Explosions - 2002-12-06
Kenyan police are targeting refugees from Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing recent bombings as justification. Human Rights Watch condemns these…